One of the Most Uniquely Deployed Pocket Knives Gets a Dazzling Makeover

Forgoing the fixed handle you’d find on typical folders, the Sidewider Knife boasts an innovative opening mechanism that mimics the smooth motion of a snake slithering over sand. Craighill first released the innovative design in 2024, following a years-long collaboration with Chen Chen and Kai Williams. Now, the brand has evolved the knife with a Deluxe version that introduces abalone inlays on either side of the hilt to dazzling effect.

Normally, announcements about new computers are focused on their internal capabilities. However, with Asus’s latest release, it’s all about what’s outside. The brand’s new Zenbook Ceraluminum Signature Edition laptops have a proprietary material called Ceraluminum that’s both highly durable and sustainable. In a unique connection to the eco-friendly angle, the quartet of portable computers all have their own nature-inspired finishes — including stealthy Obsidian Black (inspired by volcanoes), bright Pamukkale White (inspired by mineral-rich waters), earthy Terra Mocha (inspired by desert dunes) and vibrant Luminous Blue (inspired by bioluminescence).

In 2025, Le Creuset is celebrating its 100th year in business, and to celebrate, the French master of Dutch ovens is reimagining its signature colorway. The original shade of Le Creuset’s trademark enamel cookware is Flame, a burnt orange color. Now, the brand is introducing Flamme Dorée — Golden Flame — as a celebratory update. Flamme Dorée features a brighter sheen, a touch more vibrance and a golden finish applied to its stainless steel crucible knob. It’s available on a selection of Le Creuset pieces, including the Signature Round Dutch Oven.

Two cult cycling brands, Melbourne-based MAAP and London-based QUOC, kick off an ongoing partnership with an eye-popping limited-edition rendition of the latter’s flagship gravel shoe that complements MAAP’s Alt_Road apparel while extending beyond aesthetics. Distinctive touches include an Alt_Road webbing pull tab on the heel, a lightweight ribbed TPU tongue that molds to the rider’s foot and larger ventilation holes. Of course, this Gran Tourer XC still delivers on the performance promise of the original, thanks to a seamless power-transferring stiff carbon composite outsole, abrasion-resistant microfiber body, QUOC’s Dual Dial closure system and total weight of 327 grams (~11.5 ounces).

It would be fair to call the Vans Half Cab skateboarding’s equivalent of the Jordan 1. It wasn’t the first signature skate shoe, but its impact changed the relationship between the sport and sponsored footwear. JJJJound is reviving the iconic design in partnership with the sneaker’s namesake, Steve Caballero, with a lux overhaul under Van’s elevated OTW label. It comes in black suede or burgundy suede, with a release date set for April 17.